This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH explains why as a community based organisation they are involved in the project. More info www.waresnpp.eu The project is funded by the EU'sNorthern Periphery Programme.

published:13 Nov 2013

views:130

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume of renewable energy investment. Mark Dooley, Macquarie CapitalEurope’s Head of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables, discusses investment opportunities in the relatively new offshore wind market and what makes it attractive to investors.

published:23 Dec 2015

views:595

Surpassing two billion gallons sold, REG shares updates including five months of continuous full production at RHD plant in Geismar and full ownership of European Assets.

Based on REN21's 2014 report, renewables contributed 19 percent to humans' global energy consumption and 22 percent to their generation of electricity in 2012 and 2013, respectively. This energy consumption is divided as 9% coming from traditional biomass, 4.2% as heat energy (non-biomass), 3.8% hydro electricity and 2% is electricity from wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass. Worldwide investments in renewable technologies amounted to more than US$214 billion in 2013, with countries like China and the United States heavily investing in wind, hydro, solar and biofuels.

What role does ICT have in managing renewable energy assets?

How to Value Solar Energy Assets.mp4

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

Renewable Energy in Water Assets (WARES)

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH explains why as a community based organisation they are involved in the project. More info www.waresnpp.eu The project is funded by the EU'sNorthern Periphery Programme.

3:53

Renewable energy: offshore wind opportunities

Renewable energy: offshore wind opportunities

Renewable energy: offshore wind opportunities

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume of renewable energy investment. Mark Dooley, Macquarie CapitalEurope’s Head of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables, discusses investment opportunities in the relatively new offshore wind market and what makes it attractive to investors.

What role does ICT have in managing renewable energy assets?

How to Value Solar Energy Assets.mp4

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

Renewable Energy in Water Assets (WARES)

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH explains why as a community based organisation they are involved in the project. More info www.waresnpp.eu The project is funded by the EU'sNorthern Periphery Programme.

published: 13 Nov 2013

Renewable energy: offshore wind opportunities

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume of renewable energy investment. Mark Dooley, Macquarie CapitalEurope’s Head of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables, discusses investment opportunities in the relatively new offshore wind market and what makes it attractive to investors.

How to Value Solar Energy Assets.mp4

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications...

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

Renewable Energy in Water Assets (WARES)

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH...

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH explains why as a community based organisation they are involved in the project. More info www.waresnpp.eu The project is funded by the EU'sNorthern Periphery Programme.

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH explains why as a community based organisation they are involved in the project. More info www.waresnpp.eu The project is funded by the EU'sNorthern Periphery Programme.

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume of renewable energy investment. Mark Dooley, Macquarie CapitalEurope’s Head of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables, discusses investment opportunities in the relatively new offshore wind market and what makes it attractive to investors.

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume of renewable energy investment. Mark Dooley, Macquarie CapitalEurope’s Head of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables, discusses investment opportunities in the relatively new offshore wind market and what makes it attractive to investors.

What role does ICT have in managing renewable energy assets?

How to Value Solar Energy Assets.mp4

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

Renewable Energy in Water Assets (WARES)

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH explains why as a community based organisation they are involved in the project. More info www.waresnpp.eu The project is funded by the EU'sNorthern Periphery Programme.

published: 13 Nov 2013

Renewable energy: offshore wind opportunities

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume of renewable energy investment. Mark Dooley, Macquarie CapitalEurope’s Head of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables, discusses investment opportunities in the relatively new offshore wind market and what makes it attractive to investors.

How to Value Solar Energy Assets.mp4

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications...

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

Renewable Energy in Water Assets (WARES)

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH...

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH explains why as a community based organisation they are involved in the project. More info www.waresnpp.eu The project is funded by the EU'sNorthern Periphery Programme.

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH explains why as a community based organisation they are involved in the project. More info www.waresnpp.eu The project is funded by the EU'sNorthern Periphery Programme.

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume of renewable energy investment. Mark Dooley, Macquarie CapitalEurope’s Head of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables, discusses investment opportunities in the relatively new offshore wind market and what makes it attractive to investors.

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume of renewable energy investment. Mark Dooley, Macquarie CapitalEurope’s Head of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables, discusses investment opportunities in the relatively new offshore wind market and what makes it attractive to investors.

How to Value Solar Energy Assets.mp4

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

Sustaining Remote Places: The Business of Marine Renewable Energy

Part of the Joan M. Kelly Sea State Lecture Series, "Motion of the Ocean" - March 9th, 2017.
ChrisSauer, President & CEO, Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC)
An international leader in the marine renewable energy field, Ocean Renewable Power
Company (ORPC) is the only company in the world to deliver power to shore from both tidal and river energy projects. ORPC’s marine renewable energy technology offers communities a locally owned and produced renewable electricity supply; reduction in greenhouse gas; minimization of environmental risks associated with diesel; and a number of other local economic benefits. Find out how the Portland-based company is helping remote and “islanded” communities overcome dire sustainability issues with its innovative marine renewable energy technology and n...

Even at $150 per barrel oil, renewable energy never had a chance at competing with fossil fuels! With oil down to $31 per barrel, formerly contemplated renewable projects are being shelved. That is because renewable projects are characterized by prohibitively high construction costs (CAPEX). But there is a bright side to this story!
Sunshine, wind, and water are all free, meaning operating costs are exceedingly low. It might not make sense to build a solar farm, but owning one could be good for your bank account!
Ravi Sood, Chairman of Transeastern PowerTrust, saw this opportunity beginning to play out years ago, and decided to make a move. The idea? Build a portfolio of cash flowing, renewable assets in strong jurisdictions that would pay a consistent and high dividend. And that is exa...

published: 13 Jan 2016

Webinar: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policy and Financial Support in 2017

Asset management to maximise value

Emily White, MD of Entap, explains how taking an integrated approach to asset and operations management can deliver more value from renewable energy assets such as wind farms and solar parks.

published: 21 Oct 2015

The Blockchain: Enabling a Distributed and Connected Energy Future

Bitcoin’s underlying protocol, called “the blockchain”, is a distributed consensus-driven infrastructure enabling trust between connected assets. While currently considered only a financial tool, the blockchain’s actual capability is extremely broad. Just as advances in TCP/IP created vast opportunities for the internet, the blockchain is enabling us to rethink the basic infrastructure of how energy is distributed, accounted for and secured.
**BonusDemo:** Be sure to watch at the end of this talk, as a Bitcoin transfer from Cambridge in real time buys electricity for a small school in South Africa.

How to Value Solar Energy Assets.mp4

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications...

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

Part of the Joan M. Kelly Sea State Lecture Series, "Motion of the Ocean" - March 9th, 2017.
ChrisSauer, President & CEO, Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC)
An international leader in the marine renewable energy field, Ocean Renewable Power
Company (ORPC) is the only company in the world to deliver power to shore from both tidal and river energy projects. ORPC’s marine renewable energy technology offers communities a locally owned and produced renewable electricity supply; reduction in greenhouse gas; minimization of environmental risks associated with diesel; and a number of other local economic benefits. Find out how the Portland-based company is helping remote and “islanded” communities overcome dire sustainability issues with its innovative marine renewable energy technology and noted community engagement style.
Chris Sauer is President and CEO, and a founding member of ORPC. Chris has more than 40 years of experience in executive management, engineering, construction, project development, marketing, financing, and startup company formation in the electricity, cogeneration, renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. He has held senior management positions with two major U.S. corporations and led three startup energy/environmental technology companies. Involved in the energy transaction business since 1977, Chris has played an instrumental role in the development of more than $2 billion in energy assets and companies.
Learn more about GMRI Sea State Lectures and register for our next event at http://www.gmri.org/events/event-series/sea-state-lectures

Part of the Joan M. Kelly Sea State Lecture Series, "Motion of the Ocean" - March 9th, 2017.
ChrisSauer, President & CEO, Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC)
An international leader in the marine renewable energy field, Ocean Renewable Power
Company (ORPC) is the only company in the world to deliver power to shore from both tidal and river energy projects. ORPC’s marine renewable energy technology offers communities a locally owned and produced renewable electricity supply; reduction in greenhouse gas; minimization of environmental risks associated with diesel; and a number of other local economic benefits. Find out how the Portland-based company is helping remote and “islanded” communities overcome dire sustainability issues with its innovative marine renewable energy technology and noted community engagement style.
Chris Sauer is President and CEO, and a founding member of ORPC. Chris has more than 40 years of experience in executive management, engineering, construction, project development, marketing, financing, and startup company formation in the electricity, cogeneration, renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. He has held senior management positions with two major U.S. corporations and led three startup energy/environmental technology companies. Involved in the energy transaction business since 1977, Chris has played an instrumental role in the development of more than $2 billion in energy assets and companies.
Learn more about GMRI Sea State Lectures and register for our next event at http://www.gmri.org/events/event-series/sea-state-lectures

Even at $150 per barrel oil, renewable energy never had a chance at competing with fossil fuels! With oil down to $31 per barrel, formerly contemplated renewabl...

Even at $150 per barrel oil, renewable energy never had a chance at competing with fossil fuels! With oil down to $31 per barrel, formerly contemplated renewable projects are being shelved. That is because renewable projects are characterized by prohibitively high construction costs (CAPEX). But there is a bright side to this story!
Sunshine, wind, and water are all free, meaning operating costs are exceedingly low. It might not make sense to build a solar farm, but owning one could be good for your bank account!
Ravi Sood, Chairman of Transeastern PowerTrust, saw this opportunity beginning to play out years ago, and decided to make a move. The idea? Build a portfolio of cash flowing, renewable assets in strong jurisdictions that would pay a consistent and high dividend. And that is exactly what Ravi did, which led him to Romania.
The country of Romania benefits from European Union renewable tax credits. Equally important, Romania is well suited for renewable power generation. The sun often shines, winds are strong, and drastic variations in elevation lead to strong flows of water.
Long story short – the concept worked. The idea caught on with industry titans RickRule and Eric Sprott who made significant investments. The trust now owns several assets harnessing the power of the sun, wind, and water.
Due to low shares prices, the trust is effectively paying a yield of 17%!!!
In this exclusive interview, Ravi discusses the logic behind building a renewable yield company in a world of cheap energy.
Ravi Sood is a financier and venture capitalist. Mr. Sood is the founder and former CEO of Navina Asset Management, a Toronto-based investment firm that was acquired by a major financial institution. Mr. Sood has also founded several natural resources based businesses including Feronia Inc., one of Africa’s largest employers, where he serves as Chairman. Mr. Sood is also a director of Elgin Mining Inc. and TrueContext Mobile Solutions Corp. Mr. Sood holds a B.Mathematics(Hons) degree from the University of Waterloo.
Talking Points from this week's interview:
• Wind farms tend to run at only 20% efficiency on average; solar does not fare much better
• Dividends in the mid-teens are possible in renewables, even without tax credits?
• The renewable energy sector continues to expand, despite low oil prices
• And why the subsidy on fossil fuels may be coming to an end

Even at $150 per barrel oil, renewable energy never had a chance at competing with fossil fuels! With oil down to $31 per barrel, formerly contemplated renewable projects are being shelved. That is because renewable projects are characterized by prohibitively high construction costs (CAPEX). But there is a bright side to this story!
Sunshine, wind, and water are all free, meaning operating costs are exceedingly low. It might not make sense to build a solar farm, but owning one could be good for your bank account!
Ravi Sood, Chairman of Transeastern PowerTrust, saw this opportunity beginning to play out years ago, and decided to make a move. The idea? Build a portfolio of cash flowing, renewable assets in strong jurisdictions that would pay a consistent and high dividend. And that is exactly what Ravi did, which led him to Romania.
The country of Romania benefits from European Union renewable tax credits. Equally important, Romania is well suited for renewable power generation. The sun often shines, winds are strong, and drastic variations in elevation lead to strong flows of water.
Long story short – the concept worked. The idea caught on with industry titans RickRule and Eric Sprott who made significant investments. The trust now owns several assets harnessing the power of the sun, wind, and water.
Due to low shares prices, the trust is effectively paying a yield of 17%!!!
In this exclusive interview, Ravi discusses the logic behind building a renewable yield company in a world of cheap energy.
Ravi Sood is a financier and venture capitalist. Mr. Sood is the founder and former CEO of Navina Asset Management, a Toronto-based investment firm that was acquired by a major financial institution. Mr. Sood has also founded several natural resources based businesses including Feronia Inc., one of Africa’s largest employers, where he serves as Chairman. Mr. Sood is also a director of Elgin Mining Inc. and TrueContext Mobile Solutions Corp. Mr. Sood holds a B.Mathematics(Hons) degree from the University of Waterloo.
Talking Points from this week's interview:
• Wind farms tend to run at only 20% efficiency on average; solar does not fare much better
• Dividends in the mid-teens are possible in renewables, even without tax credits?
• The renewable energy sector continues to expand, despite low oil prices
• And why the subsidy on fossil fuels may be coming to an end

published:13 Jan 2016

views:728

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Webinar: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policy and Financial Support in 2017

Bitcoin’s underlying protocol, called “the blockchain”, is a distributed consensus-driven infrastructure enabling trust between connected assets. While currently considered only a financial tool, the blockchain’s actual capability is extremely broad. Just as advances in TCP/IP created vast opportunities for the internet, the blockchain is enabling us to rethink the basic infrastructure of how energy is distributed, accounted for and secured.
**BonusDemo:** Be sure to watch at the end of this talk, as a Bitcoin transfer from Cambridge in real time buys electricity for a small school in South Africa.

Bitcoin’s underlying protocol, called “the blockchain”, is a distributed consensus-driven infrastructure enabling trust between connected assets. While currently considered only a financial tool, the blockchain’s actual capability is extremely broad. Just as advances in TCP/IP created vast opportunities for the internet, the blockchain is enabling us to rethink the basic infrastructure of how energy is distributed, accounted for and secured.
**BonusDemo:** Be sure to watch at the end of this talk, as a Bitcoin transfer from Cambridge in real time buys electricity for a small school in South Africa.

How to Value Solar Energy Assets.mp4

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

Renewable Energy in Water Assets (WARES)

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH explains why as a community based organisation they are involved in the project. More info www.waresnpp.eu The project is funded by the EU'sNorthern Periphery Programme.

3:53

Renewable energy: offshore wind opportunities

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume ...

Renewable energy: offshore wind opportunities

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume of renewable energy investment. Mark Dooley, Macquarie CapitalEurope’s Head of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables, discusses investment opportunities in the relatively new offshore wind market and what makes it attractive to investors.

How to Value Solar Energy Assets.mp4

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

Renewable Energy in Water Assets (WARES)

The WARES European project is about identifying opportunities to develop renewable energy generation at water asset sites. One of the project partners, CLARICH explains why as a community based organisation they are involved in the project. More info www.waresnpp.eu The project is funded by the EU'sNorthern Periphery Programme.

3:53

Renewable energy: offshore wind opportunities

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume ...

Renewable energy: offshore wind opportunities

Finite opportunities in traditional infrastructure assets have led to an increased volume of renewable energy investment. Mark Dooley, Macquarie CapitalEurope’s Head of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables, discusses investment opportunities in the relatively new offshore wind market and what makes it attractive to investors.

How to Value Solar Energy Assets.mp4

This webinar will discuss the valuation of solar generation assets, including both an overview of relevant valuation theory as well as the specific applications of valuation techniques to this asset class. We will review the use of the cost, market, and income approaches as specifically applied to today's solar energy assets.
Valuations frequently are driven by financial structuring considerations, tax and accounting issues, and economic considerations; these topics will be addressed in detail. There will be time for a live discussion where participants can ask questions of the presenter via text chat.
This webinar is part of the DOOSolar series, for Developers / Owners / Operators of solar power assets.

Sustaining Remote Places: The Business of Marine Renewable Energy

Part of the Joan M. Kelly Sea State Lecture Series, "Motion of the Ocean" - March 9th, 2017.
ChrisSauer, President & CEO, Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC)
An international leader in the marine renewable energy field, Ocean Renewable Power
Company (ORPC) is the only company in the world to deliver power to shore from both tidal and river energy projects. ORPC’s marine renewable energy technology offers communities a locally owned and produced renewable electricity supply; reduction in greenhouse gas; minimization of environmental risks associated with diesel; and a number of other local economic benefits. Find out how the Portland-based company is helping remote and “islanded” communities overcome dire sustainability issues with its innovative marine renewable energy technology and noted community engagement style.
Chris Sauer is President and CEO, and a founding member of ORPC. Chris has more than 40 years of experience in executive management, engineering, construction, project development, marketing, financing, and startup company formation in the electricity, cogeneration, renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. He has held senior management positions with two major U.S. corporations and led three startup energy/environmental technology companies. Involved in the energy transaction business since 1977, Chris has played an instrumental role in the development of more than $2 billion in energy assets and companies.
Learn more about GMRI Sea State Lectures and register for our next event at http://www.gmri.org/events/event-series/sea-state-lectures

Even at $150 per barrel oil, renewable energy never had a chance at competing with fossil fuels! With oil down to $31 per barrel, formerly contemplated renewable projects are being shelved. That is because renewable projects are characterized by prohibitively high construction costs (CAPEX). But there is a bright side to this story!
Sunshine, wind, and water are all free, meaning operating costs are exceedingly low. It might not make sense to build a solar farm, but owning one could be good for your bank account!
Ravi Sood, Chairman of Transeastern PowerTrust, saw this opportunity beginning to play out years ago, and decided to make a move. The idea? Build a portfolio of cash flowing, renewable assets in strong jurisdictions that would pay a consistent and high dividend. And that is exactly what Ravi did, which led him to Romania.
The country of Romania benefits from European Union renewable tax credits. Equally important, Romania is well suited for renewable power generation. The sun often shines, winds are strong, and drastic variations in elevation lead to strong flows of water.
Long story short – the concept worked. The idea caught on with industry titans RickRule and Eric Sprott who made significant investments. The trust now owns several assets harnessing the power of the sun, wind, and water.
Due to low shares prices, the trust is effectively paying a yield of 17%!!!
In this exclusive interview, Ravi discusses the logic behind building a renewable yield company in a world of cheap energy.
Ravi Sood is a financier and venture capitalist. Mr. Sood is the founder and former CEO of Navina Asset Management, a Toronto-based investment firm that was acquired by a major financial institution. Mr. Sood has also founded several natural resources based businesses including Feronia Inc., one of Africa’s largest employers, where he serves as Chairman. Mr. Sood is also a director of Elgin Mining Inc. and TrueContext Mobile Solutions Corp. Mr. Sood holds a B.Mathematics(Hons) degree from the University of Waterloo.
Talking Points from this week's interview:
• Wind farms tend to run at only 20% efficiency on average; solar does not fare much better
• Dividends in the mid-teens are possible in renewables, even without tax credits?
• The renewable energy sector continues to expand, despite low oil prices
• And why the subsidy on fossil fuels may be coming to an end

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The Blockchain: Enabling a Distributed and Connected Energy Future

Bitcoin’s underlying protocol, called “the blockchain”, is a distributed consensus-driven infrastructure enabling trust between connected assets. While currently considered only a financial tool, the blockchain’s actual capability is extremely broad. Just as advances in TCP/IP created vast opportunities for the internet, the blockchain is enabling us to rethink the basic infrastructure of how energy is distributed, accounted for and secured.
**BonusDemo:** Be sure to watch at the end of this talk, as a Bitcoin transfer from Cambridge in real time buys electricity for a small school in South Africa.

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So that's enough energy to power 120,000Texas homes during peak demand.&nbsp;On top of that, officials expect energy use to increase slightly as the darkness triggers automated lighting ...That's because solar energy makes up much less than 1 percent of electricity consumed by Texans ... Windenergy, where Texas leads the nation, has accounted for nearly 19 percent of the energy generated for the ERCOT market this year....

Multiple media reports Thursday reported a van crashed into dozens of people in the center of Barcelona Thursday killing two and injuring several people. Local Spanish media say two armed men have entered a restaurant after a van crashed into a crowd of people, according to Reuters, and police consider the incident to be terror related. Local media reports say two people were killed instantly when struck by the van....

The Guardian reported that police announced one person was arrested in relation to the attack on Thursday where someone drove a white van through the busy, pedestrian area of Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain which has left at least 13 dead, and more than 50 injured ...Police said that the number of the dead was "bound to rise" since at least 50 people were injured after the attack, interior minister for Catalonia, Joaquim Form said ... ... U.S....

Islamic State militants have claimed responsibility for an act of terrorism in which a van struck and killed at least a dozen people on Barcelona’s most famous avenue Thursday, Reuters reported Thursday.Carles Puigdemont, the head of the Spanish region of Catalonia, said at least 80 people had been taken to hospital and around 12 had died. Officials remain unsure how many attackers were involved in the incident ... She told La Vanguardia....

The number of asylum seekers who are illegally crossing into Canada from the United States more than tripled last month, according to new data released on Thursday by the Canadian government which hints at the deep fears that migrants have about the recent U.S. administration immigration crackdown ...The RoyalCanadian Mounted Police said that an additional 3,800 asylum seekers were arrested crossing the U.S ... "It's not a crisis ... ....

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The CaliforniaEnergyCommission, the other agency that approves energy projects, authorized an unprecedented study to investigate whether renewable alternatives could fill Puente’s proposed role ... It found that distributed renewables and energy storage could do the job of a Puente — but that the consequences would be a higher estimated cost and less reliability....

The WPR digital currency will be tokenized energy stored in a smart contract and accrued with the growth of WePower platform ... One of the primary solutions to combat this serious problem is through a massive global investment in renewable forms of energy ... The WePower platform connects existing and new renewableenergy producers with companies and people willing to switch to clean energy and invest in a 100% renewable future....

Infrastructure requirements and forecasting capabilities by setting up renewableenergy management centres would address some concerns about grid management ... He placed emphasis on the use of ‘clean coal’ while stating that coal will and should remain as primary energy source apart from suggesting to have a joint policy for renewable and coal, both....

Wind and solar energy are obviously essential in reducing carbon emissions, but they also have a remarkable side effect ... The third biggest killer, respiratory disease, is at 155,000.Air pollution is contributing heavily to those totals, so renewableenergy would undoubtedly reduce its contribution. And, since premature deaths cost money on a societal level, renewables would be providing some economic benefits as well....

A €7m solar energy project planned by Gaelectric on a 154-acre site in north Dublin has been rejected ... The renewableenergy firm told Fingal County Council that the project would have generated up to 10MW of electricity, sufficient to power about 5,300 homes a year ... Ireland 'ideally positioned' to be a global leader in wave and tidal energy ... The company is involved in a number of renewableenergy projects....

Private equity firmEnergyCapitalPartners has agreed to buy U.S. power generator Calpine Corp ...Energy Capital is planning to announce the deal as early as Friday, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information isn’t public ... These companies have seen their margins squeezed by cheap natural gas, a surge in renewableenergy resources and subsidies that some states have created for nuclear power ... ....

Ireland is "ideally positioned" to become a global leader in wave and tidal energy production, according to the organiser of an international conference being held in Cork at the end of this month ...The Government financially supports the Ringaskiddy-based Centre for MarineRenewableEnergy Ireland, which includes researchers from universities around the country....

The nation’s rapidly expanding clean energy grid is one of the most ambitious in a region that is decisively moving beyond fossil fuels. Chile, Mexico and Brazil are now among the top-10 renewableenergy markets in the world ... ....

Hong Kong / London － China Resources Power Holdings Co and Aviva Plc are among companies considering bids for Norwegian utility Statkraft AS stakes in its offshore wind farms in the United Kingdom, sources familiar with the matter said, amid a surge in interest for Europe's green energyassets... Wind-related businesses have proven popular with bidders, as countries in the region push for greater reliance on renewableenergy sources....

is North America's premier energy infrastructure company with strategic business platforms that include an extensive network of crude oil, liquids and natural gas pipelines, regulated natural gas distribution utilities and renewable power generation ...Life takes energy and Enbridge exists to fuel people's quality of life....

... and environmental markets, our exchange connects buyers and sellers around the world to facilitate the secure and seamless trading of environmental commodities, including Compliance Carbon, Voluntary Carbon, RenewableEnergy and Water....

Between asset purchase, unforeseen stranded costs and two new substations, we will be incurring debt in the range of $600 million to perhaps over a billion ... Now more than six years and over $20 million into this, we are still talking about wires, poles and transformers, not any real clean renewableenergy....